The projects will create a combined 488 affordable rental units across the three communities.

The expansion will see the college increase the capacity of its facilities by as many as 500 students, and add new programs for the skilled trades.

A campaign launched yesterday by the Ontario Construction Consortium calls attention to the significant proportion of construction workers who died from drug overdoses in 2020, and calls for action to help save lives.

The company has been awarded design contracts for three major healthcare projects, including the Weeneebayko General Hospital on Moose Factory Island.

Max Mantha assumes the role of senior vice president for Eastern Canada, while Richard Whyte steps into Mantha’s previous role of vice president and area manager for EllisDon Toronto Civil.